Hammersmith, Campden, Regent's Park, Trafalgar Square

Went around London last saturday. Alone. Voluntarily. Haha!

First stop, Hammersmith. Took 211 outside Sainsbury Local all the way to the terminal. Quite a nice place. Quiet small town-"ish". Went there because Kenneth and gang recommended a place called Primark. Basically Primark is a place where they sell clothes cheap. Quite ok. I mean if u are a shopper then its quite good. When I reached, I did not know where Primark was. Thought of calling Kenneth. But WTH. Just walk la.

Next, took bus 27 from the terminal to Campden Market. It's a one hour journey which is why its worth it since all bus rides costs 80p. Along the way took quite a few photos. When I reached there, the place was bursting with life and crowded with people. It was good. There I found the 99p shop which Kenneth say I will buy alot of things. In the end I came out empty handed since the 99p shop did not have anything interesting except for everyday stuff at Singapore prices. Haha!

So, I was looking for a place to have lunch. Before that I went into MacDonald's to use the toilet. (when in need, look for MacDonald's! Haha!) Just as I was about to continue on my journey, I saw someone. A beautiful waitress. I thought to myself,"Hmm. You don't get to see this everyday..." That's how I found a place to have lunch.

Back to Campden. Basically, its a huge place selling all sorts of stuff. There is the Campden Market and Stables Market and Campden Canal Market in the vicinity. There is really alot to see. Mostly clothes and T-shirts with nice logos. One of them was like this," F_CK. Now all I need is U" Almost bought that one. But the T-shirt quality not too good.

After a while at Campden, I was getting ready to head to my next stop, Trafalgar's Square. I was hoping to reach there early enough to catch the demonstration to urge the government to act against climate change. Then I checked my map and I saw Regent's Park. So I thought," why take the bus when u can walk?" FYI, getting to Trafalgar's Square would mean crossing central London. I enjoyed the walk thoroughly. Went through Regent's Park. It was beautiful and relaxing. Along the way to Trafalgar's Square, I walked and took photos. Stopping when I like, turning into an alley when I like, free and easy.

By the time I got there the demonstration had ended. Sian. So I went into the National Art Gallery to have a look around. It was good too. I especially liked the Massacre of the Innocents and Samson and Dellilah by Peter Paul Rubens, I think. I also liked the way the description card next to the painting tells you the story behind the painting and not just who is the painter (like in the case of Victoria and Albert Museum).

Overall, I think travelling alone is different but certainly enjoyable, not boring. The day was well-spent.